Everyone who comes to Jigsaw, our adult day services in Exeter, has a vision impairment and other complex needs. We currently support adults in their 20s and 30s, some of whom have significant support needs (including profound physical and cognitive disabilities), whilst some have greater independence.
Our professional care staff are trained to support the additional and varied needs of the people who come to our centre. Many still live with their families or in supported living accommodation, and our trained day service staff are able to provide expert care (on a 1:1 basis if necessary) throughout the day.
Many families find that this provides a chance for their loved one to enjoy spending stimulating activities and social contact with a peer group, whilst also supporting parents and carers to have a break. For many people, it gives the additional support of professional staff (that you might expect to find in a care home), whilst still allowing someone to life in their own home.
About Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a specialist adult day service located in Exeter. Our mission is to provide tailored, professional support for young adults with vision impairment and complex needs. We strive to offer the highest quality of care, whilst ensuring those we support have plenty of opportunities to engage in meaningful activities and interact socially with their peers.
Jigsaw offers support Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm. Our service is available 48 weeks of the year (with breaks for two weeks each at Christmas and Easter).
Specialist Staff
All our trained staff provide outstanding care and support to people with vision impairment and complex needs. With support from our onsite nursing team, support staff can manage a range of health needs discreetly and with dignity.
Thanks to our own in-house team of expert staff and selected external contractors, we can provide a holistic support package for 38 weeks of the year, including:
- Vision impairment practitioners with CVI specialism
- Rehabilitation and habilitation specialists (mobility and orientation)
- Tutors in braille and other access technologies
- Specialist nurses
- Experienced support workers
- Speech and language therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
We also provide support for the families of our young people. Our staff are trained to offer advice and guidance, as well as practical tips on how best to support a vision impaired young person living at home.
Activities and Opportunities
At Jigsaw, we focus on enabling each individual to enjoy their own personalised programme of activities designed around their interests . We provide a range of activities that are tailored to an individual’s needs and abilities, including:
- Mobility and orientation sessions
- Computer access technology training
- Accessible art classes
- Gardening and environmental studies
- Sports activities
- Music sessions
We also have a wide range of social activities, such as trips out to local cafes, shopping trips and leisure activities.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live life to the full. Jigsaw is here to support young adults with vision impairment and complex needs on their journey to a fulfilling life.
Funding
The core costs of places at Jigsaw are usually met by local adult social care or continuing health care funding.
Some people or their families choose to buy-in additional services (such as hydrotherapy, physiotherapy or mobility support). These are delivered onsite by trained therapists and rehabilitation professionals.
Next steps
To find out more about what Jigsaw has to offer, please take a look at our brochure or contact us using the form below. Our friendly team is always happy to answer any questions or fulfil requirements you may have.
Jigsaw provides a valuable, safe, and stimulating environment in which our daughter has thrived over the years.
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